What's this demonic noise? Options

[Amphicar770]

I posted this in my build thread but since that has gotten kind of long, wanted to also call it out as a seperate topic.

I'm really starting to think I should not be allowed within 59 ft of a wrench.

Went to set timing. No visible marks in fan so I chock one wheel and turn the other with a stick in cylinder # 1 to get to TDC. Confirm that flywheel Mark is at top, I can feel it by reaching around. I mark the fan with whiteout, put spark plug back in and start car. Forgot it is still in 5th but it's on stands so it just kicks out the wheel chock. But wait, now there is some kind of a whine / squeal type sound. Hard to pinpoint but I think it's from engine compartment. Thinking it is the AC belt I first tighten then remove entirely. No use. You can hear what I am talking about here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS0hHENOWPw

Feeling like every step forward results in two steps back.

[Gunn1]

Have you tried a Engine stethoscope? I have had pretty good success with them.

I know your going to think I am joking but I have also used a broom stick/handle shortened to fit in the space as a make shift stethoscope. You wrap your fingers around it and make a fist over the listening end of the stick and holding it up to your ear while holding the other end on the area to be listened to.

As always be careful not to get the stick, clothing or anything else close to anything rotating in the engine department.

Good Luck!